In: Anatomy and Physiology
Renin - When there is low Blood pressure or decrease in MAP mean
arterial pressure then Renin is released .
Renin convert Angiotensinogen To Angiotensin 1 and further to
Angiotensin 2 through ACE angiotensin converting enzyme.
Angiotensin 2 act on AT receptor 1 and 2 and cause vasoconstriction
. Also it increase the release of Aldosterone from adrenal
cortex.
Aldosterone cause sodium and water retention and potassium
excretion.AT 2 cause vasoconstriction so decreased GFR and further
activation of RAAS and more and more sodium and water rebasorptiom
occur and increase in blood volume and increase in blood pressure
.